I haven't written in forever. Mostly because of the stress of NEXT WEEK'S TCAP. Yep, it's similar to an SAT in highschool, but for middle school. Gah, I'm nervous. Anyways, I'm glad I'm getting this story ready for Easter. As for my other story, "Naruto Truth or Dare", I got started on it, but it's not going anywhere at the moment. Keep waiting, my patient ones.
My Sweet Little Game Chapter 14
Sasuke looked up…oh crap. This was…the BALL ROOM. Why was he in the ballroom? Distant clatters of heels could be heard, so obviously, the Ninja ball had already started without his knowing. Sasuke glanced at Tenten… "Don't tell me I'm…"
The voice at the edge of the hallway got closer.
"Tenten-san, I don't understand why I'm being led down here…" the voice said.
Sasuke almost burst his lung as the door slid wider and…
Sakura opened the door next to Tenten (who was leaning on the doorway) and gasped at Sasuke…
Messily dressed and hair ruffled with a blanket and sheets on the floor while Tenten was dressed in a similar manner…
"Yep, Sasuke." Tenten smiled. "Welcome to a non-virgin world."
"Sasuke…" Sakura gasped.
"Sakura!" Sasuke struggled for breath. "It's not what it looks like!"
Back to now…
In a huff, Sakura was running down the hallway with the guilty Sasuke running after her and Tenten smirking as the two ran further away. She sighed deeply and rubbed her head as Ino popped up behind her, in a paisley blue kimono.
"Plan X: success?" Ino asked Tenten.
Tenten looked up at the ceiling while leaning on the doorway.
"We'll see."
…
Sakura huffed loudly as she ran into the ballroom, which was half filled with eager young ninja in their gorgeous gowns. Sasuke chased after her and called her name harshly.
"Sakura!" He yelled.
Some heads turned and snickered as Sakura ran further into the crowd. She didn't want to talk to him right now…not now. She still couldn't believe that he lost his virginity to Tenten. Was it intentional to hurt her?
"Sakura! Stop running!" Sasuke ordered and continued his chase.
But Sakura had vanished in the crowd, as Sasuke bobbed around for awhile to look for her. Some people stared at him and snickered but Sasuke just threw off their taunts and sped past everyone to go and find Tenten and Ino.
Tenten and Ino were walking down the hall to the ballroom just as Sasuke ran down the same hall and spotted them, walking silently as stone and with indifferent attitudes on their faces.
"Tenten!" Sasuke glowered loudly and halted to a stop. Tenten and Ino stopped walking as well.
Sasuke panted after running so much but he held a firm glare at the both of them.
"Can we help you?" Tenten asked in a bored manner.
"Wipe that stupid leer off your face!" Sasuke yelled at Tenten's completely unmoved face. "You set me up to hurt Sakura, didn't you? Both of you!"
Ino smiled with a genuine touch. "Something's aren't as they seem." She moved forward in her light blue kimono to face Sasuke firmly.
Sasuke blinked at Ino in surprise. Something's aren't as they seem?
Tenten walked forward as well in her apathetic tone. "That's right. So before you bad mouth us, you bastard, learn what you're dealing with." She walked off with Ino following at her side.
What?
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"Wow, this place is HUGE!" Naruto shouted loudly at the golden chandeliers above him. The ballroom was indeed large and he smiled in a doofy grin as Rock Lee and Hyuuga Neji neared him.
"Evening, Naruto-kun!" Lee greeted in his dashing dress robes and his hair combed out. Neji, who was beside him, actually wore a smile and his grey kimono was indeed very charming as a feel girls peered at him from behind.
Naruto, himself, had on an orange dress robe that was both playful but cute. He smiled. "'Sup, Lee? Neji?"
"Have you seen Sakura-san?" Neji asked Naruto.
"Er…I don't think." Naruto said, looking around. "She was with Tenten when I first saw her."
Speak of the devil, Tenten and Ino immerged from the crowd and walked towards Naruto, Lee and Neji with little smiles as if they were innocent of some crime.
"Evening, boys." Ino smiled.
"Hey Ino!" Naruto smiled and Lee waved kindly.
"You look good, Tenten." Neji said solemnly and nodded in her direction. "Same goes for Ino-san."
Tenten, had on a drop dead gorgeous layered orange/pink dress that complimented the apricot blossoms pinned in her hair and her clear pink lips. She smiled kindly. "Thanks."
"Hey Tenten, wasn't Sakura-chan with you earlier?" Naruto asked.
Tenten cocked her head. "I believe she was. But then she ran off, so I don't know right now." She looked at Neji square in the eye and bowed her head kindly and then walked off with Ino.
"That was strange." Lee said. "Tenten is acting weird. Isn't that right, Neji?"
Neji lowered his head without answering. "Hold on, Lee. Wait here. I'm going to talk to Tenten."
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Sakura walked onto the clear balcony of the ballroom. No one was there, so it was silent and calm. She sighed deeply and brushed back her pink hair to it's side. Her 3 inch red magenta heels were beginning to ache, especially after that chase with Sasuke.
Sasuke… She thought to herself. Why am I so upset? Maybe it's because I…
"Ah, Sakura-san." A gentlemanly voice called from the doorway.
Sakura lifted her head and smiled with surprise. "Neji!"
"What are you doing out here? It's cold." Neji said softly and walked onto the balcony. "I've been looking for you."
Sakura faked a smile. "I was…getting some fresh air. It's stuffy in there."
"Were you with Tenten earlier?" Neji questioned barely interrupting Sakura.
Sakura stared, surprised at his sudden outburst and that he knew about it. "Tenten-san…" She said softly. "I was…"
"Did she say anything to you? Because if she did, just ignore her." Neji said, sitting down on the ledge of the balcony facing Sakura. "Don't listen to her, she's just trying to hurt you."
Sakura looked down. "But why?"
Neji opened his mouth as to explain, but closed it just in time. "It's complicated…"
Sakura nodded. "You guys were…dating before, right? I know."
Neji looked into her eyes and said in a deep voice. "Sakura…don't worry about her. Just…take care of yourself."
Sakura laughed a half-hearted laugh. "You're talking like a priest, Neji. Don't worry. I won't take what she says to me to the heart." But deep inside, her heart welled with anxiety. Neji could be easily lost. Especially to the hands of Tenten.
But Neji's eyes were filled with sadness. Sakura blinked. Did she say something to offend him?
"Neji, hey…cheer up." Sakura said. "I think tomorrow the weather is going to be nice, so we ca-" Sakura was cut off as Neji interrupted her by embracing her.
"N-Neji?" Sakura asked, surprised.
"I'm sorry." Neji said. "I'm sorry I couldn't protect you."
Sakura's eyes grew wide. "I…"
"Sakura!" Another voice shouted from the doorway of the balcony.
Sakura lifted her head and Neji cut off the hug as they both stared at Sasuke…at the doorway.
Sakura opened her mouth but she felt pained and shut it. "Sas…"
Sasuke gave a glower at Neji and with a huff, walked off.
Sakura got up and raced after him. "Sasuke-kun! Wait!" She raced out the balcony, leaving Neji still sitting on the ledge with a solemn attitude. He stood up slowly as the owls hooted and the big bright moon shined.
"Ino…" He said.
A blonde ponytail from atop a tree dangled and swayed in the breeze. Ino, who was indeed on top of the tree and listening to every word he and Sakura had shared smirked and sat up. "Well done, Neji. Mission accomplished."
She sprinted off the tree and hopped onto the balcony. "I better report to Tenten." She said with a smile and hopped away.
Neji, who was left alone on the balcony, closed his eyes and sighed.
"Be happy…" He said. "…Sakura."
End of chapter.
Ok, I'm sure you guys are SO VERY confused. But everything will be cleared in the next chapter, which will probably be the last one.
I loved writing this fic, and SasuxSaku are still one of my beloved couples. SO keep reading and tune in for the next chapter. I hope you guys enjoyed it.
Review, please.